{"id":21,"date":"2020-07-08T14:34:16","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T13:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/barnetjudo.co.uk\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-06-01T10:42:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:42:01","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barnetjudo.co.uk\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Barnet Judo Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barnet Judo Club was founded by Bryan Marcus over 30 years ago, as a non profit making family and community-based club. The club is affiliated to the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.britishjudocouncil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">British Judo Council<\/a>&nbsp;(which, itself, is an affiliate body of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishjudo.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">British Judo Association<\/a>). The BJC and BJA organise a considerable number of events throughout the year which our club members attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coaching at the club is led by: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simon Mazzullo (7th Dan), <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lukasz Klimek (4th Dan),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John Burke (2nd Dan),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Azamat Bolotbek (2nd Dan)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Juan Cascales (2nd Dan)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leszek Biega (1st Dan)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dan Langley (1st Kyu)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">we have various other coaches and parent Helpers assisting. You can find out more about our coaches on the&nbsp;<a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"268\" href=\"http:\/\/barnetjudo.co.uk\/coaches\/\">Our Coaches<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All our coaches and helpers have full up-to-date qualifications and maintain annual coaching registration with the BJC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All Coaches and Admin have Enhanced DBS checks. First aid, and Safe Guarding. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barnet Judo Club has previously attracted and featured visits from several high profile Judoka (players), including Jane Bridge (8th Dan, 1st Womens u48Kg World Champion, 3 x Womens u48Kg European Champion), Alan Carlisle (5th Dan) and Nobuhisa Hagiwara (Kodokan 7th Dan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Judo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Judo is a Martial Art and sport that is&nbsp;<strong>fun<\/strong>, gets you fit, teaches you self defense, instills discipline, builds your self confidence and will reward you with progression through grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dojo Address (Venue)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Scout Hut,<br>80 Margaret Rd,<br>East Barnet,<br>Barnet,<br>EN5 9JB<br>United Kingdom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2475.529222605868!2d-0.1661774840104406!3d51.65014620807655!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4876184822ba282f%3A0x10f3b3665090fffb!2sThe%20Scout%20Hut!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1589619067700!5m2!1sen!2suk\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;width:100%\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parking is limited but available on the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Transport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Train<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nearest train station is New Barnet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Scout Hut is serviced the 384, with the 184, 307, 326, and 383 a short walk away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees and Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You set up your DD with us when you join, through the Coacha App. <br>We accept cash, card and bank transfer for payments for visitors or occasional payments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The membership year starts and finishes at the end of September, so members joining part way through the year will pay a pro-rata fee for the months up to the following September, with a minimum charge of \u00a330.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Applicants (includes BJC Licence, club membership and insurance) \u00a372. <br>Renewals (includes BJC Licence ,club membership and insurance) \u00a368. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Session Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginners\/Prospective members:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">first session free to trial judo. <br><br>Primaries class:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a330 per month for weekly session with coach invite when they feel the child is ready to join both sessions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Juniors: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a330 per month for bi-weekly sessions. <br><br>Senior Members: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a330 per month for bi-weekly sessions. <br><br>Non-members and occasional visitors: \u00a310 per session<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barnet Judo Club was founded by Bryan Marcus over 30 years ago, as a non profit making family and community-based club. 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